Developed nationally by the four major trauma centres in NHS Scotland, the Major Trauma App is an iPad application that captures major trauma cases digitally and in real time, fully replacing existing paper trauma booklets.
ATLS
Based on ATLS protocol and designed in collaboration with trauma clinicians from NHS Scotland/England.
Real-time
Highly granular timeline of data points generated in real time by the scribe or user.
Rapid input
Quicker and more accurate data input than existing paper forms.
Automated reporting
Automated reporting to reducing post case clinical paperwork.
Seamless integration
Integrates into existing clinical practice
From the outset we set out to create a solution that could be used within existing clinical practice. We worked with clinicians and trauma scribes to build an application that seamlessly replaces existing paper trauma booklets. Use in hospitals in Scotland has shown us that scribes can easily transition from paper through light simulation and practice on recorded scenarios.
More, and better
Improved quantity and quality of documentation
Clinicians have worked hard to clinically map the 34 key interventions performed in trauma, helping scribes quickly and easily enter critical data points.
The app also has full support for:
- Imaging management
- Point of care tests
- Lab requests and key results
- Prescriptions (drugs, blood, fluids and ventilation)
- Patient managements (personal details, movements, next of kin, disposition)
- Team management (present and activities in the room)
- ED discharge
Paper to tablet familiarity
Skeuomorphic design with international standards
Designed to mimic existing paper documentation practice, making the app immediately familiar. For example, physiology can be captured on a standard NEWS2 chart and injuries painted freehand onto body illustrations. Internationally recognised standards are adopted throughout from ATLS, ATMIST, SAMPLE, NEWS2 and ASIA.
And so much more
A unique partnership
The Trauma App has been co-designed by trauma consultants and scribes for the four Major Trauma Centres in Scotland, with additional oversight from England, Wales and the US. It integrates seamlessly into existing clinical practice, with scribes switching from paper to an iPad.